US20100155346A1

US20100155346A1 - Multifunctional rack structure

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Publication number: US20100155346A1
Application number: US12/340,052
Authority: US
Inventors: Yun-Long Cheng
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-12-19
Filing date: 2008-12-19
Publication date: 2010-06-24

Abstract

A multifunctional rack structure comprises a base having grooves spaced apart on the surface; a bookrack pivotally coupled to the base and having grooves spaced apart on the upper surface and two support rods on the lower surface; and a pillow rack pivotally coupled to the bookrack and having a pillow pad on the upper surface and two support rods on the lower surface. The support rods of the bookrack are inserted into one groove of the base. A book or notebook is then placed on the bookrack. Thereby, the user reads the book or operates the notebook comfortably. Alternatively, the support rods of the pillow rack are inserted into one groove of the bookrack; the user leans his head on the pillow pad to take a rest or nap. Further, the bookrack and pillow rack can be stacked to form a flat body easy to store or carry about.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a multifunctional rack structure, particularly to a multifunctional bookrack structure, which can also function as a notebook computer rack or a pillow rack, and which is easy to assemble, store and carry about.
2. Description of the Related Art
A conventional bookrack is usually a board appropriately tilted to place a book on. However, such a bookrack is so simple and plain because it lacks any additional function. When operating a notebook computer, the user usually places it on a desk horizontally. However, such an arrangement usually makes the user uncomfortable and easy to feel tired. When one has a noon break and intends to take a nap, he usually puts his hands on the table and leans his head on the hands. However, the person is usually hard to refresh from such a gesture. Further, the blood circulation of the hands is likely to be affected by such a gesture because the head compresses the hands. Based on many years' experience in related fields, the Inventor has been persistently devoted to researches and experiments and finally proposes the present invention to provide a multifunctional bookrack, which can also function as a notebook computer rack or a pillow rack.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional rack structure, which can function as a bookrack, a laptop computer rack and a pillow rack, and which is easy to assemble, store and carry about.
To achieve the abovementioned objective, the present invention proposes a multifunctional rack structure comprises, a base, a bookrack and a pillow rack. The base has a plurality of grooves spaced apart on the surface thereof. The bookrack is pivotally coupled to the base and has a plurality of grooves spaced apart on the upper surface thereof and two support rods on the lower surface thereof. The pillow rack is pivotally coupled to the bookrack and has a pillow pad on the upper surface thereof and two support rods on the lower surface thereof. The support rods of the bookrack are inserted into one groove of the base, and a book or notebook computer is then placed on the bookrack. Thereby, the user can read the book or operate the notebook computer comfortably. Alternatively, the support rods of the pillow rack are inserted into one groove of the bookrack, and the user leans his head on the pillow pad to take a rest or nap. When the multifunctional rack structure is not in use, the bookrack and the pillow rack can be stacked to form a flat body, which is easy to store or carry about.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the pillow pad has a recessed portion in the center thereof. When the user leans his head on the pillow pad, the recessed portion can accommodate the face of the user. Thereby, the user can have a more comfortable rest or nap.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the bookrack has two retractable pressers on the two ends of the lower edge of the upper surface thereof. When a book is placed on the bookrack, the pressers press the book lest the leaves of the book be lifted up.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the bookrack has a liftable block plate in the lower edge of the upper surface thereof. When a notebook computer is placed on the bookrack, the block plate is lifted to block the notebook computer lest the notebook computer slide down.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multifunctional rack structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of a multifunctional rack structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing that the multifunctional rack structure is used as a bookrack to receive a book according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3A is a diagram schematically showing that the multifunctional rack structure is used as a bookrack to receive a notebook computer according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing that the multifunctional rack structure is used as a pillow rack according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing that the multifunctional rack structure is used as a pillow rack with a reduced height according to one embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing that the multifunctional rack structure is folded up according to one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the multifunctional rack structure of the present invention comprises a base 1, a bookrack 2 and a pillow rack 3, wherein the bookrack 2 is pivotally coupled to the base 1, and the pillow rack 3 is pivotally coupled to the bookrack 2.
The base 1 has a plurality of grooves 11 spaced apart on the surface thereof. The bookrack 2 is pivotally coupled to the base 1 and has a plurality of grooves 21 spaced apart on the upper surface thereof. Two retractable pressers 22 arranged on two ends of the lower edge of the upper surface, and a liftable block plate 24 arranged in between the two pressers 22. The bookrack 2 has two movable support rods 23 on the lower surface thereof.
The pillow rack 3 is pivotally couple to the bookrack 2 and has a pillow pad 31 on the upper surface thereof and two movable support rods 32 on the lower surface thereof. The pillow pad 31 has a recessed portion 311 in the center thereof as shown in FIG. 2.
The abovementioned components form a multifunctional rack structure of the present invention.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the support rods 23 of the bookrack 3 are inserted into one groove 11 of the base 1, and the bookrack 2 is thus tilted by an appropriate angle. At the same time, the pillow rack 3 is turned over to the back of the bookrack 2. Then, a book or notebook computer is placed on the bookrack 2. In another embodiment of the present invention, the support rods 32 of the pillow rack 3 are inserted into one groove 21 of the bookrack 2. Then, the user leans his head on the pillow pad 31 to take a rest or nap as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. When not in use, the multifunctional rack structure of the present invention can be folded into a flat body as shown in FIG. 6, which is easy to store or carry about.
Referring to FIG. 3, when the present invention is used as a bookrack, the support rods 23 of the bookrack 3 are inserted into one groove 11 of the base 1, and the bookrack 2 is thus tilted by an appropriate angle. At the same time, the pillow rack 3 is turned over to the back of the bookrack 2. Then, a book 4 is placed on the upper surface of the bookrack 2, and the two retractable pressers 22 are drawn out from the bookrack 2 to press the book 4 lest the leaves of the book 4 be lifted up by wind. Thereby, the user can read the book 4 comfortably.
Referring to FIG. 3A, when the present invention is used to receive a notebook computer, the support rods 23 of the bookrack 3 are inserted into one groove 11 of the base 1, and the bookrack 2 is thus tilted by an appropriate angle. At the same time, the pillow rack 3 is turned over to the back of the bookrack 2. Then, a notebook computer 5 is placed on the upper surface of the bookrack 2, and the block plate 24 is lifted to be vertical to the bookrack 2 lest the notebook computer 5 slide down. Thereby, the user can operate the notebook computer 5 comfortably with less tiredness of his hands.
Referring to FIG. 4, when the present invention is used as a pillow rack. The support rods 23 of the bookrack 3 are inserted into one groove 11 of the base 1. Next, the pillow rack 3 is turned to the front of the bookrack 2, and the support rods 32 of the pillow rack 3 are inserted into the one groove 21 of the bookrack 2. Thus, the pillow rack 3 is tilted by an appropriate angle. Then, the user leans his head on the pillow pad 31 to take a rest or nap. As the pillow pad 31 has the recessed portion 311, which can accommodate the face of the user, the user can have a better rest or nap.
Referring to FIG. 5, another embodiment is using the multifunctional rack as a pillow rack. In this embodiment, the bookrack 2 is stacked on the base 1, and the pillow rack 3 is turned to the front of the bookrack 2. Next, the support rods 32 of the pillow rack 3 are inserted into one groove 21 of the bookrack 2. Thus, the pillow rack 3 is tilted by an appropriate angle. Further, the pillow rack 3 is lowered to a height smaller than that in the preceding embodiment. Thereby, another user can also lean his head on the pillow pad 31 to take a rest or nap.
Referring to FIG. 6, when the multifunctional rack structure of the present invention is not in use, the support rods 23 of the bookrack 2 and the support rods 32 of the pillow rack 3 are folded up, and then the bookrack 2 and the pillow rack 3 are stacked over the base 1 to form a flat body, which is easy to store or carry about.
In conclusion, the present invention uses a foldable bookrack, a foldable pillow rack, support rods, and grooves to realize a multifunctional rack structure, which can function as a bookrack or a pillow rack, and which is easy to store or carry about. The present invention possesses novelty and non-obviousness and meets the condition for a patent. Thus, the Inventor files the application for a patent. It will be appreciated if the patent is approved fast.

Claims

1. A multifunctional rack structure comprising

a base having a plurality of grooves spaced apart on a surface thereof;

a bookrack pivotally coupled to said base and having a plurality of grooves spaced apart on an upper surface thereof and two movable support rods on a lower surface thereof;

a pillow rack pivotally coupled to said bookrack and having a pillow pad on an upper surface thereof and two movable support rods on a lower surface thereof,

wherein when said multifunctional rack structure is used as a bookrack to receive a book or a notebook computer, said support rods of said bookrack are inserted into one said groove of said base, and said bookrack is thus tilted by an appropriate angle; at the same time, said pillow rack is turned over to a back of said bookrack; then, said book or said notebook computer is placed on said bookrack, and

wherein when said multifunctional rack structure is used as a pillow rack, said support rods of said pillow rack are inserted into one said groove of said bookrack; then, a user leans his head on said pillow pad to take a rest or nap, and

wherein when said multifunctional rack structure is not in use, said pillow rack and said bookrack are stacked to form a flat body, which is easy to store or carry about.

2. The multifunctional rack structure according to claim 1, wherein said pillow pad has a recessed portion in a center thereof; when a user leans his head on said pillow pad, said recessed portion accommodates said user's face, and said user thus has a more comfortable rest or nap.

3. The multifunctional rack structure according to claim 1, wherein said bookrack has two retractable pressers arranged on two ends of a lower edge of said upper surface thereof; when a book is placed on said bookrack, said two retractable pressers are used to press said book lest leaves of said book be lifted up.

4. The multifunctional rack structure according to claim 1, wherein said bookrack has a liftable block plate arranged in a lower edge of said upper surface thereof; when a notebook computer is placed on said bookrack, said block plate is lifted up to block said notebook computer lest said notebook computer slide down.